WHAT YOU SHOULD ALWAYS KEEP IN YOUR CAR.

Always remember to have the following important things available in case of emergency.

Tire changing supplies.

The following should always travel with you - a spare tire, tire iron, lug wrench, tire jack and some WD-40. If you've got these essentials on hand, then you've got everything you need to change a tire should one go flat.

Jumper cables.

A dead battery can take you by surprise especially with the old battery that has not be changed for long, so don't rely on a Good Samaritan to supply jumper cables. Invest on your own it will come in handy on the hour of need. You can order one from Jumia from as low as Kshs 840 to Kshs 4000 depending on your preferences.

Gas can.

You can walk to the nearest gas station when you run out of gas, but then how do you get the gas back to your car? It's probably not wise to keep a full gas can, though, given that it's a highly flammable spill risk, and besides, you don't want to fumigate your trunk. If you don't have room for a gas can, though, don't fret too much. You can buy one at the gas station too.

        Fire extinguisher.

Heaven forbid your engine ever catches fire, or a campfire jumps its boundaries. But if you're thinking of the giant, heavy wall-mounted fire extinguishers you see in schools and corporate stairwells, you'll be pleased to know there are much smaller, more portable options on the market.

 First aid kit.

You never know when you're going to need a first aid kit. Just have one in your car at all times this will help you, family member or the passenger you just picked on the road. In case of any accidents happening on the road First Aid Kit can help a lot.

 Reflective triangles.

You're already having a bad day, so make sure that night drivers can see you when you're pulled off onto the shoulder to help prevent it from getting any worse.

A car-adapted phone charger.

You phone is always plugged in while you drive, ensuring that you have a fully charged battery whenever you arrive at your destination, even if you ran the GPS and Pandora the whole way. It is very important to have better communication all the time. You may need to call insurance people or car towing company anytime.

Tissues.

Keep a travel pack in your glove box. This may sound funny but you will need it.